Horizons Lake Jindabyne

Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne, New South Wales, Australia

Posted Monday 25 August 2025 at 2:00 pm | Expires Friday 31 October 2025 at 1:59 pm

Title: Head Chef

Horizons Lake Jindabyne is part of EVT, and being a part of EVT means believing in changing the game. Why? Because no

one wants ordinary. If you're seeking to be part of the kind of wow-factor moments you can help shape, then you've

come to the right place.

About EVT:

As market-leading experience creators, we bring to life some of the best-known brands and properties in

entertainment, ventures, and travel. Our portfolio includes over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas

and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura,

LyLo, Independent Collection by EVT and Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel

management, just to name a few.

About Independent Collection:

The Independent Collection is a carefully curated selection of hotels, each of which lives up to an exacting standard to offer travellers the best of luxury, elevated, urban, comfort and social experiences. While every hotel celebrates its own unique brand & experience, together the Independent Collection shares a passion for hospitality, service and quality.

Horizons Lake Jindabyne is seeking a passionate and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in the Snowy Mountains, enjoying an alpine lifestyle year-round — with summers by the lake and winters on the ski slopes.

Horizons Lake Jindabyne is a resort hotel with a diverse food and beverage offering:

• Embers Restaurant – a 40-seat restaurant open 5 nights per week (7 nights during peak season), featuring a seasonal, elevated menu.
• Bistro – a 100-seat casual dining venue serving classic pub-style meals, open 7 days in winter and 5 days per week in summer.
• Breakfast – buffet breakfast served daily to in-house guests.
• Conferences & Events – a strong conferencing and events business, requiring menu development, planning, and delivery.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will:

• Lead and inspire a small, hardworking kitchen team.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations across all outlets.
• Create and deliver seasonal menus for Embers Restaurant and high-quality, consistent bistro dining.
• Manage conference and event catering, including menu design.
• Order and manage stock, ensuring cost control and minimal wastage.
• Write and manage kitchen rosters effectively.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive, friendly team.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Confidence in menu writing, stock control, rostering, and kitchen management.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive team culture.
• Energy, excitement, and a true passion for food.

The Benefits

• Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 per year , depending on experience.
• Year-round position – enjoy summer in the mountains and skiing/snowboarding in winter.
• 38-hour week with no split shifts – a great lifestyle role.
• Supportive and friendly work environment.
• Opportunity to make your mark in both casual and elevated dining.

• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.

• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.

• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.

• Thredbo Season pass

• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.

• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.

• Australia and NZ's largest and most diverse experiences company

Join Horizons Lake Jindabyne and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make

a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains, Jindabyne, New South Wales, Australia